Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-22
EUROPE EXCITED.
Another Outburst OF Belligerent
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. De-
preston in Vienna.
A Young Emperor Wanted in Ger
many to Make Dash Into the
Cars Domains.
War Neither Desired Eor Feared in Rus
sia-Austrian Military Council Called
German Army.


vienna, Dec 1T.-Count Kalnoky was in
conference with the Emperor almost all
yesterday afternoon. 1t is reported that
he will now agree to . joint note from the
powers to Russia demanding an expiana-
ton of her military preparations sun
days council will decide the matter
strong feeling exists IN the city IN favor OF
sending an immediate ultimatum TO Russia,
to be followed in case of an unsatisfactory
reply by rapid march of the German and
Austrian forces the Russian frontier.
1t is feared that war will occur In the
spring as the feeling is intense. states
man whose usual mood is peaceful summed
up the situation thus: IF there were a
young Emperor on the German throne he
would do as Frederick the Great did-nake
a dash into the enemy's territory before
concentration was possible" 1t Is assert
ed that the first draft OF the Military Ga
sette's article was very strong, and that N.
De Giers, the Russian Foreign Minister, in
sisted upon a milder statement
The Austrian press is unanimously OF
the opinion that the article published in
the st. Petersburg Official Military Gazette,
in relation to the military preparations OF
the powers, has greatly increased the
acuteness of the situation. The Pesthes'
Lloyd says Austria must make military
preparations involving large expense. The
paper also states that it is untrue that
Roumania will. in the event OF war, place
two army corps on the Russian frontier.
Roumania will in any event remain neutral
Well informed persons believe that Russia
may threaten, but that she Will not ven
ture to challenge the triple alliance.
RUSSIAN VIEWS.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 1.-THE OTtciGt
Military Gazette article favorably impressed
the pu bic mind as exactly expressing the
National feeling as Russia neither desired
nor feared war. The Journal dc st. Peters
burg says: Every impartial judge will
admit that Russia is not responsible for the
continuous reinforcements and the condi-
oticn of armed peace. 1t is true that the
central powers allege that the sole object
of their alliances and ornaments is
the maintenance OF the pacific
statu quo based upon existing
treaties. Ii, therefore, Russia associates
herself with and guarantees peace by taking
defensive measures to preserve the equl-
lIbrium OF the powers, 1T remains to be de-
cided to what point this abuse. OF the prin-
ciple ST Wis pacem para bellum, which
weighs heavily on the finances of every
country. while exciting passion and alarm
ing the public mind is the best means or
preserving peace, which all the world ap-
pears to desire, aud the maintenance of
which we believe to be assured for long
period, thanks to our good relations with
our neighbors.'
THE GERMAN ARMY.
BERLIN, Dec. 17.-General Won Schellen-
dorf, the Minister of War, in speech on
the Military bill in the Reichstag yesterday
sand that the object of the bill could be per-
fectly summed up in the words of the EN-
peror on the opening of Parliament: ''Thc
Empire, by Gods help, should become so
strong that it could meet every danger
with calmness, from whatever quarter it
might be attacked" Danger, he saiG,
threatened not from the warlike DISPOSE
ton of the allied powers, for the
German people always leaned toward
peace, but from attacks by other people.
The Empire was strong and IT had
allies, but ia war it's might depended only
upon its own strength. 1t should be made
so powerful that it would be feared rs a foe
and courted as an ally. The bill aimed
to increase considerably the numerical
Strength OF the army through extension
OF the term OF service in the 4andsturm
The additional strength given would be of
great value, and, with the physical hardi-
ness or the Germans, no difficulty would
be. experienced in giving effect to the pro-
visions of the bill The Germans, he telt
sure, would not be sparing of their powers
when the time came for beating off an
enemy.
PAEICKY BoURsE-
VIENNA, Dec 17.-At the opening of the
bourse yesterday there was almost a panic
on the announcement being made that
Premier Won Tisza, of Hungary, had been
summoned to attend council of ministers
at Vienna Later the Journal de ST Peters
barg'S article disciaiming Russia's respon-
sibllity for the present state OF affairs in
Europe helped the recovery OF the market.
FRANCE NOT IN THE ROW.
PARIS, Dec. l7.-In the Chamber OF Depu-
ties yesterday General Logeret, Minister OF
War, asked for q military credit of Il,OO0-
600 francs, and was supported by the Bud
get Committee, but the Chambers, 295 to
20, adopted an amendment by NJ Bryo,
granting only 4,OO000O francs.